Istra 1961 left without coach Gonzalo Garcia. Garcia left the club after the most successful season in the club's history.

What happened?

Garcia spent 76 games on the Istra bench and won 85 points. In his first season on the bench of the Croatian first-league team, he only reached ninth place, but in the second season, the club reached fifth place in the standings.

Why is this important for Istra 1961?

Garcia introduced an attacking style of play and proactive football in every match, regardless of the opponent. Players such as Mauro Perković and Dion Beljo also benefited from his leadership.

What comes next?

The new coach of Istra 1961 is not yet known, but it is likely that there will be a change in the professional staff. Currently, Istra 1961 is in 7th place in the HNL, with 36 points and a record of 10 wins, 6 draws, and 13 losses in 29 games. The last result was a loss to NK Varazdin 2-0, on May 23, 2026.

StatisticValue
League7th place in HNL
Points36
Record10 wins, 6 draws, 13 losses
Last resultLoss to NK Varazdin 2-0, May 23, 2026